On December 31, 2025, ABTdomain recorded a total of 213,333 newly registered domains across 463 TLDs (Top-Level Domains). This report provides a detailed analysis of the distribution of these new registrations by TLD and highlights the leading domain registrars for the top 5 TLDs.
1. Newly Registered Domains: Global Distribution Analysis
The distribution of newly registered domains by TLD shows a strong dominance of the .com extension, which accounts for nearly half of all registrations. The top 10 TLDs collectively represent the majority of domain registrations, with a significant portion still attributed to other TLDs. This diverse spread indicates a healthy mix of traditional and newer domain extensions attracting registrants.
- .com: 101,328 registrations (47.5%)
- .vip: 13,203 registrations (6.2%)
- .top: 12,882 registrations (6.0%)
- .site: 9,425 registrations (4.4%)
- .org: 7,347 registrations (3.4%)
- .online: 7,081 registrations (3.3%)
- .store: 6,237 registrations (2.9%)
- .net: 5,959 registrations (2.8%)
- .xyz: 5,536 registrations (2.6%)
- .info: 5,058 registrations (2.4%)
Overall, the .com domain remains the most popular choice by a large margin, while extensions like .vip, .top, and .site also show considerable registration activity, reflecting varied interests and market niches.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
On December 31, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 101,328 newly registered .com domains, making it the largest TLD by volume. The .com extension continues to be the global leader, favored for its universal recognition and trust.
- GoDaddy: 21,111 registrations (20.8%)
- Namecheap: 11,541 registrations (11.4%)
- Openprovider: 6,919 registrations (6.8%)
- Squarespace: 5,991 registrations (5.9%)
- Gname: 3,803 registrations (3.8%)
GoDaddy leads the .com registrar market with over one-fifth of new .com registrations. Namecheap holds a strong second place, while other registrars like Openprovider and Squarespace maintain notable shares. The distribution underscores a competitive registrar market with a few dominant players.
b) .vip Newly Registered Domains
The .vip TLD saw 13,203 new registrations on December 31, 2025. This premium extension attracts registrants looking for exclusive or brand-centric domain names.
- GoDaddy: 10,146 registrations (76.8%)
- Gname: 1,386 registrations (10.5%)
- Namecheap: 105 registrations (0.8%)
- Spaceship: 105 registrations (0.8%)
- Others: 381 registrations (2.9%)
GoDaddy dominates the .vip registrar market by a substantial margin, controlling over three-quarters of new registrations. This highlights GoDaddy’s strong foothold in premium niche TLDs.
c) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD recorded 12,882 newly registered domains on December 31, 2025. This extension is popular for top-level branding and marketing initiatives.
- Namesilo: 8,259 registrations (64.1%)
- Dynadot: 952 registrations (7.4%)
- Gname: 876 registrations (6.8%)
- Alibaba cloud: 523 registrations (4.1%)
- Todaynic: 500 registrations (3.9%)
Namesilo holds a commanding lead among registrars for .top domains, capturing nearly two-thirds of new registrations. Other registrars such as Dynadot and Gname have smaller yet meaningful shares.
d) .site Newly Registered Domains
The .site extension had 9,425 new registrations on December 31, 2025. It remains a favored choice for businesses and individuals seeking a versatile domain name.
- Reg: 1,857 registrations (19.7%)
- Namecheap: 1,855 registrations (19.7%)
- Hostinger: 1,443 registrations (15.3%)
- GoDaddy: 1,340 registrations (14.2%)
- GMO Internet: 982 registrations (10.4%)
The .site registrar market is more evenly distributed, with Reg and Namecheap nearly tied for the top spot. Hostinger and GoDaddy also maintain significant portions, indicating diverse registrar preferences for this TLD.
e) .org Newly Registered Domains
The .org TLD recorded 7,347 new domain registrations on December 31, 2025. This extension remains popular among nonprofits, communities, and organizations.
- Namecheap: 1,376 registrations (18.7%)
- GoDaddy: 1,364 registrations (18.6%)
- Squarespace: 567 registrations (7.7%)
- Dynadot: 502 registrations (6.8%)
- Ionos: 403 registrations (5.5%)
Namecheap and GoDaddy are nearly neck-and-neck for .org registrations, each holding close to 19% of the market. Squarespace, Dynadot, and Ionos occupy smaller but relevant shares.
3. Key Takeaways
- .com remains the most dominant TLD, representing nearly half of all newly registered domains.
- The other top TLDs – .vip, .top, .site, and .org – show varied registration volumes, reflecting diverse market interests.
- GoDaddy leads the registrar market for .com and .vip domains, while Namesilo dominates .top registrations.
- .site registrations are distributed more evenly among multiple registrars, with Reg and Namecheap leading.
- .org registrations are closely split between Namecheap and GoDaddy, with other registrars contributing smaller shares.
*This analysis highlights the evolving domain registration landscape and the ongoing competition among registrars. For more details or to download our newly registered domains database, please visit ABTdomain Members.
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